Goal Of Treatment: To eliminate, minimize and or control as many symptoms as possible and thus restore quality and enjoyment of life
KEY: TREATMENT MUST BE MULTI-FACTORIAL, PERFORMED SIMULTANEOUSLY AND IN AN ONGOING MANNER
- REGIONAL, PERIPHERAL SYMPATHETIC NERVE BLOCKS –
blocks dysfunctional sympathetic nerve activity to one or more thermatomes of the body, can help to normalize nerve function
- DIET MODIFICATION –
“CRPS Diet”–
eliminate foods that stimulate the sympathetic nervous system
- MEDICATIONS –
- Control/ Regulate Nerve Function, reduces sympathetic based pain
- Anti-Inflammatories,
- Relieve Muscle Spasms,
- Sleep Aid,
- Antidepressants
- MASSAGE/PHYSICAL THERAPY and MOIST HEAT APPLICATION –
- Promotes Circulation,
- Removes Noxious Chemicals
- Stimulates Movement
- Breaks Up Spasms
- KEY: NO PAIN PRODUCING TREATMENTS OR STIMULUS AS ANY PAIN CAN CAUSE FLARE UP OF SYMPTOMS
- EPSON SALT BATHS –
To Reduce Swelling And Treat Skin Alterations